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Accessibility Tester Spring Intern

Job Category: Internships

Location: US - Massachusetts - Waltham

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Before You Apply:

This position is not eligible for employment authorization

Meet Our Team:

Pega provides cutting-edge solutions for some of the world’s largest organizations that solves real business problems within a matter of a few weeks without writing any code. As part of our mission, we ensure Pega built on applications can be used by everyone, including people with disabilities, so that our customers can realize their true business potential. The Pega Infinity platform, which these applications are built upon, is WCAG 2.0 AA capable and provides configuration capabilities to build an accessible application. In order to be able to sell to the world’s largest public and private sector organizations we have to ensure that our platform and our portfolio of applications are accessible to those that use assistive technologies. That’s a challenging set of expectations to meet. That’s where you come in

Picture Yourself at Pega:

Pega's internship program serves as an exceptional launchpad for students, bridging the gap between academic prowess and thriving in the professional realm. We don't just cultivate good students; we elevate them to greatness by empowering them to conquer substantial challenges. At Pega, we champion the notion that brilliance knows no hierarchy or geographical bounds—it can emerge from anyone, anywhere. Our internships are designed with a clear mission: to equip students with invaluable business acumen, embolden them to contribute to consequential real-world projects, and facilitate seamless global collaboration. All the while, we ensure that their efforts are handsomely rewarded with a competitive compensation package. Join us and turn your potential into tangible achievements.

What You'll Do at Pega:

• Assess Pega platform and applications for accessibility and compliance

• Partner with Customer Support, Engineering and Product teams to assist with accessibility issues

• Assist in the development of testing plans and be part of accessibility quality initiatives

• Help develop best practices through collaboration, training and documentation

• Participate in and help manage outreach programs for engaging Pega teams and users in accessibility

Who You Are:

• You can multi-task and stay organized in a dynamic work environment

• You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, team-oriented, and cross-functional environment.

• You are eager to learn and always up for a challenge

• You have a strong interest in creating accessible and compliant applications

• You regularly use assistive technology, such as a screen reader or magnifier, to help navigate applications on the web

• You have a basic understanding of compliance requirements for digital content

Pega Offers You:

• Opportunity to work with diverse global teams on real-time, impactful projects and initiatives

• Professional development seminars and meet & greets with Pega’s CEO and Founder, and Executive Leadership Team through our “Coffee Break Series”

• Participation in Pega and intern specific events such as social events, volunteer opportunities, group projects, team outings, etc.

• Potential for full-time offer

• Structured manager and mentor program

• Competitive salary and perks

• Casual and fun environment

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Job ID: 21004

It is Pega's policy to engage, recruit, hire, promote, train, discipline, and compensate in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

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